In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, dramatic irony is established when Scout, as an adult, narrates the story as a flashback. An example of dramatic irony in the novel is when the adult Scout reflects on her childhood understanding of Boo Radley, believing him to be a monster, while the audience is aware that he is actually a kind and protective figure. The author creates the effect of tension and surprise, as readers watch Scout’s innocence clash with her later understanding, highlighting the themes of childhood and moral growth.
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Harper Lee conveys the events in To Kill A Mockingbird as one long flashback narrated by the character of Scout as an adult. Think about how this choice establishes dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows information that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.
Give an example of dramatic irony and explain the effect (such as tension, suspense, surprise, or humor) created by the dramatic irony.
In _________________________________ (novel) by ______(author) dramatic irony is established when Scout, as an adult, narrates the story as a flashback. An example of dramatic irony in the novel is ______________________________________________________ (insert example from novel). The author creates the effect of _____________________ using dramatic irony.
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